The New Jersey Devils are already considering their 2025-26 roster with five preseason games under their belt. Juho Lammikko was expected to fight for a roster spot, but he hasn't done nearly enough to prove he deserves it.
The New Jersey Devils had a serious issue last season. They were devastatingly low on center depth. So, when Jack Hughes got hurt, they had no choice but to play a struggling Erik Haula and Dawson Mercer in the top six.